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Ford Fiesta vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fiesta vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,110

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $7,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,272

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $7,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelFiestaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSEL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $15,984 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Upgrade Package 820      
All-weather floor mats 150 235 235 235
Sunroof 745      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Upgrade Package 714      
All-weather floor mats 131 185 185 185
Sunroof 648      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Options (change) 1,715 845 845 470
Options (change) 1,493 670 670 370
Destination 795 820 820 820
Total Price $19,110 $26,660 $28,660 $29,185
Total Invoice $18,272 $25,485 $27,405 $27,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,285
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelFiestaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSEL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,110$26,660$28,660$29,185
Adjustments for Features0-5,155-6,005-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,110$21,505$22,655$25,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150$3,775
Total Invoice$18,272$25,485$27,405$27,969
Adjustments for Features0-4,928-5,742-3,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,272$20,557$21,663$24,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,106$3,670

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelFiestaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSEL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$885$6,040$6,890$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,155$6,005$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,928-5,742-3,742

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
ModelFiestaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.0 in104.4 in
Length173.6 in183.3 in
Width66.8 in70.0 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,579 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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